Serving Pancakes

Madi and Khat on Serving Pancakes Season 2 memories, Khat’s big news outta Texas, 6-man Recap. and then BIG BOLD predictions on next year’s LOVB season.

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Khat tells Madi all about her recent surgery, pasta and meat balls, and some spicy dish on the end of last season. Then Madi gives us some LA stories, talks hobbies, 6v6 and the crew discuss their extensive golf knowledge, adult play dates, baby workouts, and of course volleyball, volleyball, volleyball.

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Khat and Madi talk through their moves to new LOVB clubs, reflect on the teams they're leaving behind, and share what they're looking forward to in Los Angeles and Miami. Then they dive into the latest roster announcements, discuss which teams are shaping up to be contenders, and spotlight the athletes they're most excited to watch this season.

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Khat Bell and Madi Kingdon recap their Fourth of July celebrations before diving into the disappointing end to the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup run. They break down what went wrong, share their very "expert" soccer analysis, and even debate whether either of them could have made it as goalkeepers.

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In Episode 16 of Serving Pancakes, the games are back as Khat and Madi put their LOVB knowledge to the test in Guess That LOVB Player, matching Instagram captions to the athletes who posted them. Then things get personal in She's a 10, But: Teammate Edition, where they debate the quirks, habits, and flaws that make even the best teammates a little difficult to play with. Questionable travel habits, mouth-open chewing, elite road trip snacks, and constant teammate callouts along the way.

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The crew reacts to LOVB’s 2026–27 Incoming Athletes, breaking down some of the newest additions to the league and who they’d be most excited to play with.

They also cover everything fans need to know about the Volleyball Nations League before wrapping up with a game of "Most Likely To" (Serving Edition), where the hosts put each other on the spot with volleyball-themed questions and predictions.

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Khat and Madi are back after Mother's Day weekend, and talk all things celebrations. They also outline what hypothetical trades they'd make, who has the best closet, and childhood dream jobs.

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With LOVB’s offseason officially underway, Madi and Khat catch up on everything that’s happened since the season ended, from Madi’s championship run in Puerto Rico and move into a new house, to Khat giving her teammates space after their second championship run. Plus, after weeks of anticipation… might the Texas Showdown bet finally get settled?

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As regular season and playoffs come to a close, Madi and Khat walk through the end of the second season of League One Volleyball, their championship predictions, and Serve up some end of season awards of their own!

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Jordan Thompson and Micha Hancock fill in for Khat and join Madi to dish about Micha’s return from injury, Jordan’s mic’d up incident, and the best (or loudest) parts of being teammates.

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Logan Lednicky joins Serving Pancakes hosts Madi Rishel and Khat Bell to talk all things Houston, what it's like going from LOVB Club to LOVB Pro, and winning a National Championship in between!

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Madi and Khat are back with another FaceTime style episode, the dynamic duo discusses the season at the crucial halfway point, takes a best friends quiz, and reveals decades old secrets about one another.

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Khat and Madi sit down with LOVB Houston Middle Blocker Amber Igiede to debrief her overseas volleyball adventures, what being a dog mom who travels is like, and how Houston is taking League One Volleyball by storm!

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LOVB founding athlete Lauren Carlini joins the pod for a candid conversation on navigating a career at the top of the game.

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Khat and Madi welcome LOVB Austin setter Brie O’Reilly to talk about her journey from British Columbia to the professional volleyball stage and her second life as a singer/songwriter. Plus, they react to last week’s Texas Showdown in San Antonio.

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Hosts and League One Volleyball athletes Khat Bell and Madi Kingdon Rishel reunite after the holidays to catch up, FaceTime style. They preview the Texas Showdown, discuss self-care tips and resolutions, plus a breakdown of the current league standings.

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“The Taylor Swift of Volleyball,” Lexi Rodriguez joins Khat and Madi. Lexi opens up about the self-doubt she experienced early in her time at Nebraska and again at the beginning of her LOVB career. As a pro, she’s found a better balance – including co-authoring a book and launching an app – and has enjoyed the opportunity to learn and adapt to the faster, more physical game.

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LOVB Austin middle blocker Molly McCage opens up about the ups and downs she’s experienced in her career. From significant injury to stepping away from the game for a few years, Molly has persevered to help lead Austin to the inaugural LOVB title last season. An avid fashionista, she’s also a big advocate for sustainability in fashion and other industries.

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Khat and Madi catch up with Madi’s LOVB Houston teammates Micha Hancock and Jordan Thompson. They chat about summer adventures, playing professionally abroad and at home, and what they looked for while selecting their college programs.

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A new League One Volleyball season means a new season of Serving Pancakes! This year, Khat Bell is joined in the cohost chair by friend and fellow LOVB athlete Madi Kingdon Rishel. Amid plenty of chirping and even a friendly wager, Khat and Madi chat about what’s new in LOVB season two, including the incredibly talented athletes joining the league and a new playoff structure.

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